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Determining Spacecraft Attitude For Planetary MappingNew algorithm calculates attitude with accuracy to spare. Report describes algorithm for use in determining attitude of spacecraft from incremental-angle output of strapdown gyroscope and star-scanner measurements. Highlights detail of underlying theories and strategies. Presents results of simulation to demonstrate capability of algorithm, and discusses possible applications.
Document ID
19880000207
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Huang, Whitak H.
(Martin Marietta Corp.)
Reddy, Narotham S.
(Martin Marietta Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mathematics And Information Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-17028
Report Number: NPO-17028
ISSN: 0145-319X
Accession Number
88B10207
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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